Shiva has been shown balancing himself on his right leg and suppressing the apasmara, the demon of ignorance or forgetfulness, with the foot of left leg.

The circular jwala mala or the garland of flame surrounds the entire dancing figuration.

Identify the correct statements: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) All are correct d) None

Q10. Consider the following Statements regarding stupa architecture:

The stupa consists of a cylindrical drum and a circular anda with a harmika and chhatra on the top which remain consistent throughout with minor variations.

The three chhatra on the stupas represent triratnas of Buddhism i.e. Buddha (The enlightened), Dhamma (doctrine) and Sangh (order).

Identify the correct statements: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) All are correct d) None

Q11. Consider the following Statements regarding Sarnath pillar of Ashoka:

It was built in commemoration of the historical event of the first sermon or the Dhammachakrapravartana by Buddha at Sarnath.

The capital originally consisted of five component parts with the crowning element, Dharamchakra-a large wheel.

Identify the correct statements: a) 1 only b) 2 only c) All are correct d) None

Q12. Under this technique, at first wax figures are covered with a coating of clay and allowed to dry. Then it is heated and the molten wax is allowed to drain out through a tiny hole at the bottom of the clay cover. The hollow mould is then filled with bronze or any other metal. Once the metal is cooled, the clay is removed. In light of this statement consider the following statements:

This technique is known as “Lost wax technique”.

This art of bronze casting was practiced on a wide scale under Harappan art.

Identify the correct statements:

a) 1 only b) 2 only c) All are correct d) None

Solutions:

Ques

Sol

Explanation

1

b

1. There is no evidence of temples.

2

c

3

c

4

b

The figures do not have moustaches and beards as in the Gandhara Art.

5

d

It was patronized by Satvahanas & Icchavakus.

6

c

7

c

8

c

9

b

Shiva has been shown balancing himself on his right leg and suppressing the apasmara, the demon of ignorance or forgetfulness, with the foot of same leg. At the same time he raises his left leg in bhujangtrasita stance, which represents tirobhava that is kicking away the veil of maya or illusion from the devotee’s mind.

10

c

In the subsequent century, stupas were elaborately built with certain additions like the enclosing of the circumambulatory path with railings and sculptural decoration.

11

c

The capital originally consisted of five component parts: (i) the shaft (which is broken in many parts now), (ii) a lotus bell base, (iii) a drum on the bell base with four animals proceeding clockwise, (iv) the figures of four majestic addorsed lions, and (v) the crowning element, Dharamchakra, a large wheel,

12

c

This art of bronze casting was practiced on a wide scale under Harappan art.